StarchesGreen

Image Citation-

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/play-doh-molecule.gif (How Stuff Works)

Type Of Chemical-

Carbohydrate

Effects of Too Much or Too Little-

Too much can harm one's health because it would produce a lot of sugar.

Human System Most Affected-

The Digestive System

Foods That Contain This Chemical-

Potatoes, Pasta, Beans, and Jelly Beans.

Chemical Formula-

(C6H10O5)n

Chemical Interactions In The Body-

Resistant Starch (starch that escapes degradation in the stomach) can be considered dietary fiber.

Citations-

http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/water/hysta.html (Water Structure and Science)

http://www.sureslimuk.com/diet/What-role-does-starch-play-in-your-diet.php(SureSlim)

(Created by Rachel Patterson)